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7 tornadoes confirmed in Georgia

Damage was reported in Whitfield County on Wednesday from an EF-1 tornado. (Credit: Whitfield County Emergency Management)
Damage was reported in Whitfield County on Wednesday from an EF-1 tornado. (Credit: Whitfield County Emergency Management)
By Lauren Foreman
May 26, 2017

Five tornadoes were confirmed in North Georgia and two in Middle Georgia after storms hit areas throughout the state Wednesday.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Whitfield and Toombs counties, an EF-0 in Gilmer, Fannin and Laurens counties, and two EF-0 tornadoes in Gordon County.

READ: NWS tornado report

The tornadoes moved between 70 and 95 mph and sent trees down throughout the areas.

RELATED: Storm system causes damage

In Toombs County, where the tornado moved at 95 mph, several businesses had minor roof damage.

Otherwise, damage was minimal.

RELATED: The difference between a tornado watch and a warning

In other news:

Meteorologist Karen Minton has your Friday afternoon weather forecast.

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